Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-07-23

ettled in YoIe County. 1t has population |
OF 200. Is zen miles south OF Woodland !
and on 'tAe line of railway between Sacra- |
snento and San Francisco. 1t is sur
rounded by the richest of fruit-bearing
soiA as is abundantly proved by the Oak
Shade orchard and Briggs vineyard. The
great drawback TO this town, AID in fact to
She entire county, is the fact that the rich
lands are held in large tracts by men who
refuse TO divide them and permit colonial
ton. 1t has two first-Ciass hotels, large
mercantile establishments, excellent schools
and fine churches.
MADISON.
This village, which claims about 800 in
habitants. derives nuch of its Importance
from the fact that it is situated near the
center of the farTding community Of Ielo
county, and rs also the present terminus of
the railroad, connecting with the Califor-
MIA Pacific at Elmira, in Soiano comfy.
The iadustries of Madison Sse such IS are
depeudent or extensive Agricultural inter-
ests. As vet fruit culture las not been de-
veleped, although sufficient has been done
10 show that the tine wiz come shen the
vine, the olive and the orange will take
abe place Of the broad grain-6elds The
Orleans vineyard, which produces thou
sands Of gallons of wires annually. is only
about i've miles distant. Madison is only
two miles from Cache creek and possesses
the rare advantage OF having thousands of
acres of fine soil which may be easily irri-
gated. The leading industries of the town
are centered in gram shipment and mill
ing, having one of the finest -four mills of
the county Madison is ten miles from
Woodland with which it is connected by
telegraph, telephone and daily stage.
cAPAX
Probably the most picturesque little vii
lage in the county is Capay, situated about
four miles west from Madison, at the en-
trance TO Capay valley. Located on the
banks of Cache creek, with low, rolling
mountains or both north and south, it fur
nishes scenery which the tourist might
well feel proud ITO chronicle. 1t has a
population Of abeut-200 The land is we'll
adapted to grape, fig, peach, grain and
strawberry culture. The building of the
railroad from Madison to Clear Lake,
which was commenced few weeks ago,
and which passes through the center of
this town, Will increase its wealth and
population with great rapidity
KNIGHTS LANDING.
Knights Landing is small village on
the bank of the Sacramento river, which
has a population of about 200, and is con-
nected with Woodland by rail. 1t is one
of the pioneer towns of Yolo county, and
at one time was its county-seat Its chief
Importance is its grain traffic by the river.
1t has good hotel, churches and schools.
,CACHEvILLE.
On the north bank of Cache creek. four
miles from Woodland on the line of the
Northern railway, is the town of Cache
ville-known in railroad circles as Yoio.
This was marked out by the early settlers
az the county town of Yolo, but the rapid
growth of Woodland was too much for the
little village. She still continues to grow.
although shorn of the fascination of being
coanty-seat. The population is about
500. The.country around is heavily tim
bered with oak, and the soil a rich black
loan which will grow anything to per-
lection. Some Of the finest grapes pro-
duced in the county come from the small
vineyards around Cacheville
BLACKS.
Six miles nerth of Cacheyille is a rail
way station bearing the above name. Its
Importance comes from the fact that it is
in rich farming community and is the
principal point for grain shipment. The
soil is 6rst-class for all kinds of cereal pro-
ductions. The town contains 100 inhabit-
ants. The business men are few, but are
prospering. The village is favored with
church, hall and village school
WASHINGTON.
The town Of Washington lies opposite
the city of Sacramento, and was for a time
the county seat of Yolo. Ii has no busi-
ness pretensions further than being the
suburbs of the Capital City. Many per-
sons employed in Sacramento city have
residences in Washington
CLARKsBURG.
Ciarksburg Is shipping point on the
Sacramento river, about Twelve miles be-
low Washington. The land near there is
rich river bottom, and is in great part
devoted to hop culture. Great quantities
OF melons and vegetables are raised there
and shipped to Sacramento and San Fran
aisaa